Hillsborough was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their rough 23-7 loss to the Gaither Cowboys might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hillsborough of the 13-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Thea Williams was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Arianna Gonzalez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Gaither's side, Kasey Wilkes made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wilkes was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Alena Alakrah was incredible, going 5-for-6 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. Aasia Scerbo was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Hillsborough's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Gaither, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillsborough will take on Tampa Bay Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tampa Bay Tech is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Hillsborough will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Gaither, they will be playing at home against Steinbrenner at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Steinbrenner is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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